Who is the Angel of Death in Islam?
The Angel of Death is a temporary being and does not appear in the Bible. Instead, he becomes part of post-Biblical folklore and myths. In folklore, the Angel of Death is described as a man with a sword and “full of eyes.” Sometimes, he appears in the form of a nomad or beggar.
Azrael
The Muslim angel of death, Azrael, takes the soul from a person when his or her time is up, according to Islamic tradition. The angel does this on Allah’s command. The tradition says that Azrael reads the name of the person just before his or her death.
Azrael is a character in some hadiths, whose physical attributes are described in the Qur’an. In some sources, Azrael is said to have four wings, feet in the bottom of the world, and a head in the sky. However, Shiite theologians dispute the analogy between angel wings and those of birds. Nevertheless, the angelic attributes of Azrael are cashed out in ways that can be easily understood by laypeople.
Azrael is also mentioned in Sikhism. It was written by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He is an angel that takes a sinful person’s soul after death by striking them with a scythe. This is his punishment from the Waheguru. However, in the Zohar, Azrael is depicted in a more positive light, in which he receives the prayers of the faithful.
Jerahmeel
According to the Quran, Jerahmeel means God’s exaltation. He is revered as an inspiration for exalted thought. He is also included in the angelic hierarchy as the eighth archangel. Other angels are Saraqael and Gabriel. These three angels are also known as the angels of revelation. They are responsible for giving revelations from God to all prophets, including Muhammad.
In addition to Islam, ‘Azrael’ is also known as the Angel of Death in Judaism, Sikhism, and Hinduism. Some Christians also consider Azrael to be the Angel of Death. The name is derived from Hebrew and traces back to the seventh century. In earlier times, the name may have had a connection to death. In Islam, Azrael is believed to take souls to the afterlife. In each religion, he has a different appearance and purpose.
Uriel
According to Islam, Uriel is an archangel who holds the key to the Pit during the End Times. He is also known as the flame of God, angel of the divine presence, and the archangel of salvation. He is often depicted carrying a book or papyrus scroll. He is also the patron of the arts.
This heavenly being has the ability to kill and destroy. He is a powerful angel and he can destroy everything in his path. However, he cannot defeat the devil. Hence, the Devil uses Uriel as his weapon.
Metatron
Islam recognizes several angels, including Metatron, the angel of death. Although the angel of death is not the highest angel, it is still considered one of the most powerful. In fact, in the Quran, Metatron is the third strongest angel, after Jibrael and Mikael. Metatron is also mentioned in Jewish literature. However, it is not canonical in all branches of the faith.
The name of Metatron comes from the name of God. This does not make him a second divine power. The angel is not God’s second cousin; he is one of God’s ministering angels.
Iblis
According to Islamic tradition, the angel of death (Iblis) is a fallen angel. His original form was a ball of fire and later a serpent. After his release from heaven, his form evolved and grew greatly. His third form was a human-like creature with horns on both sides of his head and a tail on his back. The Quran does not explicitly state whether Iblis is a good or bad angel.
According to the Quran, the angel of death was created by Allah in the first heaven and earth. He was originally a Jinn, but was affected by the command of Allah to prostrate before Adam. In the end, he became a demon under the wing of Lucifer. He ruled over the infernal city of Jinnestan, which was populated with djinn.